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Koshi, Nepal

Phembu

Phembu is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,434 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time06:43
27.51° N, 87.79° EElevation 1,434 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phembuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

Best: Mar · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Phembu at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

623 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

12 mm of rain

Weather in Phembu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°13°
Mon26 Oct25°12°
Tue27 Oct27°13°
Wed28 Oct27°14°
Thu29 Oct24°16°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct19°17°35.7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°17°34.2 mm
Sun1 Nov26°16°2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°16°0.5 mm

When to go to Phembu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score747786796658505158889884
High14°14°18°20°22°23°23°24°23°21°18°15°
Low4°4°7°11°13°17°18°18°16°12°8°5°
Rain (mm)1832681462304026236203921051912
Wet days12591519282719511

What's on in Phembu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nepal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Phembu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phembu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 128 km
6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 44 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 143 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 96 km

Towns and villages around Phembu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Phembu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phembu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phembu.
What is the hottest month in Phembu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Phembu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phembu?
July is the wettest month with about 623 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.